Psychology Quiz: Unlocking the Mind!
Theme: Emotions, Motivation & How We Learn
Grade XI
Section A — Multiple Choice: “Choose the Brainy Answer”
Which statement best defines learning in psychology?
A. Temporary mood change due to emotions
B. A fixed ability present from birth
C. Random changes in thoughts over time
D. A relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience
B.F. Skinner taught pigeons and rats to press levers for food. What is this called?
A. Insight learning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Classical conditioning
D. Observational learning
Which learning style fits a student who draws diagrams, uses colour codes, and thinks in
pictures?
A. Kinesthetic
B. Auditory
C. Visual
D. Logical
Which learning disability makes it hard to understand numbers and maths concepts?
A. Dysgraphia
B. Dyslexia
C. Dyscalculia
D. Dyspraxia
Section B — True or False: “Brain Buzz”
Classical conditioning works through rewards and punishments. ________
Dyspraxia affects a person’s motor coordination and planning. ________
Observational learning involves watching and imitating others. ________
Section C — Find the Correct Statement
Choose the correct one about Bandura’s experiment:
P. Used dogs salivating to bells
Q. Used rats pressing levers for food
R. Showed children imitating aggressive behavior from adults
S. Focused on solving puzzles using insight
Choose the correct one about kinesthetic learners:
P. Prefer visual aids and charts
Q. Love hands-on activities and learning by doing
R. Learn best by listening
S. Prefer reading aloud
Section D — Assertion and Reason: “Think Deep”
Assertion (A): Thorndike proposed trial-and-error learning.
Reason (R): Because animals learned by guessing and checking until they succeeded.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
C. A is true but R is false
D. Both A and R are false
Assertion (A): Skinner’s box showed how reinforcement shapes behavior.
Reason (R): Animals received rewards after pressing a lever.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
C. A is true but R is false
D. Both A and R are false
Section E — Picture Power!
Look at this picture: (Insert image of Pavlov’s dog with bell and food)
What type of learning does it show?
A. Operant
B. Classical
C. Observational
D. Insight
Look at this picture: (Insert image of a child building a model or doing an experiment)
What learning style is it?
A. Visual
B. Auditory
C. Kinesthetic
D. Reading/Writing
Bonus Challenge: “Name That Disability”
Struggles to read, mixes letters → ___________
Writes very slowly and with poor handwriting → ___________
Struggles to plan movements like tying shoes → ___________
